In broken Britain, a new start with Labour?
Four years after Brexit, what is the state of Britain and its economy and migration policies? How will that affect upcoming UK elections? Our guests: Oliver Moody (The Times); Katja Hoyer (King's…
South Africa straightens up the rebel motor of spinning
This week, the race to rebuild the Libyan city of Derna continues, and South Africa is in a spin over the potential professionalisation of previously outlawed motorsports.…
EU on tenterhooks ahead of US election
However there is little doubt that many of them will be privately relieved if Vice-President Kamala Harris wins. She has drawn a clear line from her opponent, former president Donald Trump, on…
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink in Africa a blessing or curse?
Starlink is expanding into Africa. By the end of 2024, than half the continent will be connected to the satellite constellation owned and operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. It promises high-speed internet…
Cycling in Paris: Dangerous or safe?
After a 27-year-old man was killed by a driver in the French capital earlier this month, many cyclists have come forward to talk about road rage.…
Turkey prepares for massive earthquake
Turkey sits on one of the world's two most active fault lines, which means numerous devastating earthquakes have claimed thousands of lives and reshaped entire cities. Turkish history is still marked by…
Boeing machinists vote to extend strike
Boeing workers have voted to continue their strike, with 64 percent of them rejecting the latest offer that included a 35 percent wage hike over four years. The strike, now running for…
Nigeria Fake Pastors: Is it time for tougher laws?
In Nigeria, the rise of scam pastors has become a serious issue, with many religious leaders exploiting the faith of their followers to make money. In our Street Debate, we ask the…
‘No Woman’s Land’ documents battle for women’s rights in Afghanistan
The lives of women living in Afghanistan under the strict regime of the Taliban have been captured in a new photography exhibition. The project, entitled "No Woman’s Land" – an intimate look…
A French twist to the traditional ‘tea time’
Narae Kim has given a very international spin to that British tradition. The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel's head pastry chef tells us how she came up with the idea of serving biscuits…
Could new EU tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?
Europe has voted to raise tariffs on electric cars from China by up to 35%. China has threatened to retaliate — but will it?…